A Baltimore man has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 15 years for his role in a deadly shooting in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore City in 2023. Parris Harris, 20, was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of 27-year-old Desmond Gardner, who was attacked during his lunch break while en route to visit his daughter. The sentencing follows a jury trial that concluded in July 2024.
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Circuit Court Judge Timothy J. Doory handed down a sentence that exceeded standard guidelines, citing the severity and circumstances of the crime. Prosecutors argued that Harris was among three individuals who approached and fatally shot an unarmed Gardner multiple times in the back and head. The prosecution emphasized the deliberate nature of the attack and labeled Harris’s actions as showing a disregard for human life.
Family members of the victim gave statements in court describing the emotional toll the killing has taken on their lives. Their testimony was considered before the judge delivered the sentence. Prosecutors presented video evidence during the trial that was central to identifying Harris as one of the shooters, specifically referencing his distinctive teal hood worn during the incident.
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Another suspect in the case, Andrew Curry, 24, also of Baltimore, has been charged in connection with Gardner’s murder. His trial is scheduled to begin on June 13, 2025. Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated in the investigation and prosecution, including the Baltimore Police Department, FBI Baltimore Field Office, and Baltimore County Police.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General
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